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Forrester Center for - Behavioral Health

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Overview

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Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Forrester Center for Behavioral Health provides outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This nonprofit offers medications for addiction treatment (MAT), counseling for adults and adolescents, and peer-supported recovery services. Its smoke-free campus features flexible scheduling with morning, evening, and weekend sessions. The center also provides community education and court-related programs, helping residents of Spartanburg County access affordable, person-centered care close to home.

Address

129 Dillon Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307

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Ages Served

  • Youth (Ages 12-17)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adolescents
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Past domestic violence
  • Mental health disorders
  • Young adults

Accessible Outpatient Treatment in Spartanburg

Forrester Center for Behavioral Health offers outpatient services in a convenient Spartanburg location, designed for individuals balancing work, school, and family responsibilities. The smoke- and vape-free campus provides walk-in assessments and flexible scheduling options, including morning, evening, and weekend groups. As a private nonprofit, the center accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with individualized payment plans and assistance programs that ensure cost does not prevent access to care.

Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and Whole-Person Care

The center provides medications for addiction treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders, supported by ongoing therapy. Clients work with a case manager and medical team to create tailored care plans, including medication management and behavioral therapy. Integrated mental health services and primary care coordination address co-occurring conditions and promote long-term stability in recovery.

Programs for Adults and Adolescents

Adult programs focus on outpatient counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and co-occurring disorder treatment. The center’s Greer outreach site extends access to these same core services. For youth, The Bridge Program supports adolescents aged 12 to 17 through family-centered therapy, case management, and prevention programs focused on healthy decision-making. The Adolescent Outpatient Program helps teens reduce substance use, strengthen family relationships, and find positive alternatives to peer pressure.

Peer and Community-Based Support

Recovery is reinforced through peer mentoring and specialized education programs. Peer Support Specialists draw on lived experience to guide individuals through early recovery and connect them with community resources. Additional programs include the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) for DUI, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for minors, and a Batterer’s Treatment Program offering gender-specific domestic violence classes. Pregnant people and those who inject drugs receive priority access, reflecting the center’s commitment to timely, equitable care.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • ComPsych
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

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Council on Accreditation

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SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

This is a federal certification for programs that offer medication like methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction. It means the center is legally approved to provide this care, follows strict safety rules, and combines medication with counseling to support long-term recovery.

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